Big Thai Restaurant

A great little spot to stop when you're ready for a delicious Thai meal that really hits the spot!…read more I was passing through and had never tried The Garden Thai before, but I'm so glad I did. Thai is my favorite food, so I can be a little picky--it can definitely be hit or miss for me--but this place was a HIT. The Pad Thai was exceptional: flavorful, fresh, and perfectly balanced without being overly salty or sweet, which can sometimes happen with Pad Thai. The fresh spring rolls were delicious, and the Tom Yum soup was absolutely perfect. And I have to mention the service because it makes such a difference! A great attitude from the staff can completely change the vibe of a restaurant, and everyone here was attentive, welcoming, and very well trained. It made the entire experience that much better. Thank you for the delicious food and wonderful service! My visit was actually a while ago, but I'm finally taking the time to catch up on my reviews, haha--and this was definitely one I wanted to come back and write. Highly recommend!

They don't use msg. : )…read more They can make what they call 'weakened version' (at least I think that's what she was saying) of menu items, making them without the usual sauce, but with salt (and sugar, as it turns out) - which is lifesaving for people traveling with chronic health issues who really shouldn't be eating out at all - (except if you're super sensitive to sugar...) I liked the relaxed atmosphere. I wanted to try sitting outside but it was too windy and there was dust and leaves and crap blowing around. The water tasted good, which is very rare for restaurants these days! Of course they served it in old plastic cups, though. They include the tax when 'recommending' a tip amount (of 20, 22 or 25%!) - um, that's a bit sketchy, guys.... So is not having the prices on the menu - it came to over $50 for two dishes and one drink.

Inside

DOUBLE CRAB FRIED RICE

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Thai Sweet Iced Tea 20 oz

Jasmine Thai Food

4.3(21 reviews)

13.9 mi

Love this food Service is great…read more I could eat a lemongrass salad everyday of the week

Second visit and everything was fresh and delicious! Wish they were closer to Angleton as I'd like…read moreto eat here more often. This time I took some pictures :)

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Tom Kha

Shanghai

3.1(102 reviews)

2.7 mi

This restaurant has been around for 15+ years, that says everything. Good food at reasonable…read moreprices, good drinks, lunch specials. The Moogoo Gai Pan and eggrolls are my favs. Everything you would expect from a traditional Chinese restaurant. :)

If I could give this 2.5 stars, I would but since we can't do half stars I am going to round up. I…read moreneed to say that I have ordered takeout/doordash from here many times. I have never stepped foot inside the restaurant so I have zero idea how the service is or if it is clean. This review is solely based on the food taste. I usually get hot and sour soup, "cream cheese puffs" and general tso's chicken. It is really a hit or miss. Sometimes the food is great. It will be hot and flavorful. Other times, like tonight it was tasteless and bland. The hot and sour soup barely had any flavor. It was hot. The cream cheese puffs were probably the best thing of the night. However the dipping sauce is a really watered down version of a sweet and sour. I am not sure if they water it down to cut cost or if it is just because it is Sunday. Usually General Tso's is zesty and spicy, but it seriously lacked any flavor tonight. Again, maybe it was an off night. Sunday at 7pm might not be the best time to order here. Keep in mind this is just standard Chinese takeout style food. So again, it is just hit or miss. Good luck, I hope you get it on a good night.

Beef and broccoli with crab puffs.

Inside of Shanghai.

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Steamed rice

Thai Stellar

4.7(117 reviews)

37.3 mi

This is starting to become a regular spot for us. It's hard to go wrong with some noodles, some…read morecurry, and we've become a big fan of the papaya salad. Everything comes out great, portions are huge, and they really don't skimp on quality. Service is very friendly and we've never had any problems picking up here. Would love to try out some spicier levels, maybe if the family wasn't going to chow down with me...

The name is fitting. Thai Stellar is stellar. I stopped by on a Saturday early afternoon for lunch…read more As you would expect since it's Pearland, parking isn't an issue in the free lot they share with several other businesses including TJ's Filipino. Ambiance (3.5/5): Thai Stellar is a small but nice restaurant. We were seated at a booth. I love a good both, and that is what most of the seating consists of at this Thai restaurant. Service (4.5/5): Overall, the service was quite good. Efficient and attentive. Two of the main things I look for. Drinks (3.5/5): I ended up going with an orange soda, because the da chanh, fresh lemonade, was quite pricey. I couldn't justify it. Food (4/5): I went with the combination pad see ew which comes with chicken, beef, and pork. Pad see ew is my favorite Thai dish and it is done at a high level here. The noodles are perfection. The sauce is perfection. And there's a good amount of meat. It's a little pricey though I get that you're getting three meats. That seems to be the trend at Thai Stellar. We stayed away from the satay appetizer for the same reason and opted for the more affordable egg rolls (2). Which were crispy and complimented nicely by some sweet chili sauce. Overall, excellent food. Just more than you would expect to pay at a neighborhood restaurant in the suburbs.

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Fantastic Red Curry Meal !!!

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Hunsa Thai Kitchen

4.3(270 reviews)

43.2 mi

Service was amazing. They were prompt and speedy. The food came out at a decent time with 60%…read morecapacity full. My husband and I wanted something quick so we ordered one entree each. I got the chicken drunken noodles 5/5. I asked for 9/10 spicy and they DELIVERED. fresh Thai peppers too and not just the seasoning. It was delicious. My husband tried something new from the menu today and got the Baa Mee Moo Dang and he rated it 4.5/5, he said it was good but too much flavors he isn't used to. I tried it too and agree! It was delicious but we weren't used to this new taste. Texture of the noodles and plating was perfect though. We will definitely come back and try other menu items. Also Thai tea 1000000/10 (:

My first and last time going there. poor service, food was terrible. Orange chicken served with…read morecold broccoli and the chicken was 70% small pieces of fried batter.

Indoor seating, bar

Drunken Noodles

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Thai Iced Tea

Pho Tai

4.4(222 reviews)

42.4 mi

I can't say that I'm a pho connoisseur, but I know when something is good...and this pho is so…read moregood! It's warm, rich, flavorful and service is fast. So if you don't have a long break but want something good, visit this little, hole in the wall, local favorite.

Food was amazing! This was some authentic Vietnamese food for a great price range. The service is…read morefast and the waitress was super nice. This is our second visit to Texas and this place is a little hidden gem in this town. The outside can be hard to miss driving and the place outside needs some work but the ambiance inside is family friendly.

Interior

Com Grilled Marinated Pork (Heo Nurong) w/cucumbers

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A1 Pho... tendon was SO tender... meatballs were very good!!!

Thai Stellar

4.5(656 reviews)

40.3 mi•Clear Lake

I ordered take out from here for the first time and was very much looking forward to the curry I…read moreordered. unfortunately, I could not eat it. it was packaged in a shallow rectangular container and the curry broth had leaked as I drove. when I took the paper bag out of the plastic bag it ripped and my food fell on the floor. luckily only the curry spilled open so the rest of my family had food to eat. A suggestion: put the curries in deeper bowls. This was my first time ever eating your food and had finally convinced my family to eat thai and of course my food was the one ruined. I was very disappointed. the rest of the family seemed to enjoy their food though.

Went to lunch with my girls after book shopping. The reviews led us here. Loved the atmosphere. It…read morewas dim, intimate, peaceful. The kind of place where people would keep the noise down, respectfully. We ordered a variety of food to get a good feel. The shrimp fried rice was a 10/10. The tom yum soup with shrimp was a strong 9. The whole red snapper (market price) was delicious...9/10. The chicken satay by itself was a 7 but paired with the peanut sauce that had a hint of coconut took it to a 10. And the sticky rice was a 10, I couldn't get enough. I appreciated being asked our spice preferences on each dish. For dessert we shared the mango sticky rice. It was so yummy. It's served warm and is a great treat after a good meal.

Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles and Dumplings! Fantastic!

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Merlion

4.1(380 reviews)

44.1 mi

Small update on individual dishes during my last visit:…read more4.5/5 Pad Thai - A little dry this time around, could use more sauce but the taste was still overall good. Also wished that the peanuts were on the side rather than on the dish by default, so I'll keep that in mind. 5/5 Kao Pad - Spice level 1.5 seems wimpy, but it is perfect that way. SO extremely flavorful and the steak is so nicely cooked. Also love the tomatoes. 5/5 Ahi Tuna - I legit could go here and only get this. Everything about it is so perfect (other than the wasabi, because who invited wasabi to this perfect dish?) 4.5/5 Panang Curry - Very enjoyable, though I do wish there was more protein to the dish. 3/5 Asparagus and Crab - Kind of a disappointment. I don't think the two complement each other in any meaningful way. 3/5 Chilean Sea Bass - Chilean Sea Bass is so incredibly overrated. For the price and what we got, it simply left us wanting more of something else (I forgot what the dish is called... whoops, there is a picture) 4.5/5 Raad Prick - Plenty flavorful, though I do feel that there should be more to this dish like vegetables, but it does allow the fish to stand out.

we had reservations for 7:00. Got seated about 6:50. All good. Didn't get food ordered till…read more8:00. Food finally came out in shifts around 9:00 due to"we only have 2 woks". Fried rice being their most popular menu item, you'd think that they'd be prepared on a Friday night. Bernice "the manager" NEVER had anything good to. say to us. All we heard was"we only have 2 woks". Gave us 4 desserts for 9 people. Between the 9 people we spent close to 700 to 800 dollars. Brendon the waiter was great. Food was great. Management sucks. Brendon was overwhelmed due to the number of tables he had from what we could see. I guess because we didn't order ROUNDS of alcohol we weren't important enough. Won't be back.

Flower pedals

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Basil seafood. Shrimp, scallops, calamari, muscles and crawfish.

All Thai'd Up

4.9(8 reviews)

80.1 mi

My son and I were visiting from California. Saw this on the side of the road. Made a quick stop and…read morehad some of the best Thai food I've had since I lived in Thailand!

Went to this place for the first time ( come to visit family here from out of town) love the food…read moreand the owner ( Ying ) very sweet and friendly would love to recommend to everyone.

Laab Moo w/ lettuce wrap

Pad Thai

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Chicken Dumplings

Baan Thai Cuisine

4.6(169 reviews)

67.7 mi

My wife and I have been coming here for over a year now. We absolutely love it! The staff is…read morefriendly, service is quick and attentive, and food is very good. I've never been to Thailand but I've tried a fair share of Thai restaurants in Houston and this is my favorite and it happens to be local. Humble/Atascocita is lucky to have this business. Go to mains: -Spicy String Bean Stir fry -Pad Kee Mow -Orange Chicken (suprsingly good twist on orange chicken) -khoa soi gai -Thai lo mein Honorable mentions: -papaya salad Thai style -Roti -beef noodle soup Only dish I did not care for is the golden tofu appetizer.

Thai curry is my most absolute favorite thing to consume. I…read morehave had it from all over the USA But nothing can compare to Baan Thai . Literally so delicious . I feel as if it is made with pure love. Also the seating is pretty good, and very nice aesthetic with dim lighting

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Red Curry

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Thai Tea

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Vickie B.

29 days ago

Big Thai made a rainy day feel warm and welcoming from the moment I arrived. Even with the weather coming down outside, the staff made sure customers umbrellas were put away properly and that everyone could settle in dry and comfortable before enjoying their meal. That small touch of hospitality said the tone for the whole visit. I started with a Chai Latte, which was a comforting choice for the rainy weather. For the appetizers, I ordered the Crab Angels and Shrimp Rolls. Both made the meal feel like a treat before the main course arrived, offering a satisfying mix of crispy textures and flavorful bites. For the entree, I chose the lunch portion of the Red Curry with Chicken. It was a hearty, flavorful dish that rounded out the meal nicely, with the kind of rich curry flavor that feels especially satisfying on a gray day. The portion was just right for lunch, leaving me full without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, Big Thai stood out not only for the food but also for the care they showed their guests. From the thoughtful rainy-day service to the enjoyable advertisers and comforting red curry, it was a relaxing and satisfying lunch experience worth returning for. Later Gator!!! read more

Beverly H.

10 years ago

This place is THE BEST hidden secret in Lake Jackson! My favorites are the spring rolls and the Pad Pik chicken. A little spicy, and the flavors are to die for! You will not find fresher ingredients and higher quality than this place. The chicken is fresh white meat, moist and flavorful. The sauce/juice he uses in this dish is AMAZING. I could eat it like a soup alone! I am super excited to try other dishes! read more

Roger E.

2 years ago

Still family owned and managed. The food is as good as at the original location, the staff is friendly and efficient. Food delivered promptly. Friends from Thailand even give it high marks. It hasn't failed to satisfy in the 10 years they've been opened. The new downtown location is a plus as well. read more

James T.

7 years ago

Love the food here!!!! Love the mango desert!!! Even the drunken noodles with those huge shrimp and chicken is my favorite! Just a great place to eat if you want to try something different!!! read more

Beverly R.

7 years ago

Excellent food and excellent service. I had the drunken noodles and my husband had the Penang. Both dishes were so good. And their crab angels were perfect. I would definitely go back read more

Crystal W.

11 years ago

Absolutely love this place. The ambiance is wonderful. The wait staff are are friendly. Next time you come and order the chef's special you will not be disappointed. read more

noffke

23 days ago

Service is always amazing, food is always amazing. I love all the variations of their Curry. Really nice and quiet spot for date night or some solo treatment. read more

Allison C.

11 years ago

Really good food. Needs to be spicier for my taste. If you are the same, ask for the chili sauces. They are all really good add ons to the dishes :) read more

Helen E.

8 years ago

Great Food had the Ginger Stir Fry with Shrimp. I wish I could have taken a gallon of the broth home. The veggies were cooked perfect.

Patrick S.

174

7 years ago

This place is great. Always love the food here. They use waiter too so you can have it delivered. Great food

Amanda L.

4 years ago

Amazing place and food and the waitress was very attentive. I highly recommend this place to anyone.

Deanna M.

5 years ago

I visited here3 times. Each time the food was hot and delicious and the service was perfect.

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